This technique consists of aspiring localized fat beneath the skin with very thin cannulas, going across the tunnels and leaving very small scars. This surgery allows to remodel, give shape and sculpt, removing all excess fat from the body. It must not be understood as a method of losing weight, but as a way of harmonizing body shape. The advantage of this technique is that it is so superficial that skin is left loose and it may be easily retracted.
The most common areas to be treated include : neck, " double chin", arms, abdomen, back, hips, inner and outer region of the legs, knees, ankles.
The procedure is performed with local anaesthesia and sedation. Regional or general anaesthesia may also be used. In these last cases, the patient must be hospitalized for 24 hours and may leave the hospital with an elastic bandage which is removed a week after and then a girdle must be worn during a month. Then, the patient undergoes lymphatic drainage treatment and maintenance and dietary therapies. Results are definite three months after the procedure.
The appearance of bruises is treated with specific ointments and the patient is recommended to avoid sun exposure while bruises are present.